Best Ex finds freedom in letting go on ‘Losing Streak’, the latest single from Mariel Loveland’s forthcoming album Good Girl, due November 6. Centred on accepting the things beyond our control and finding something good amongst the mess, it turns resignation into something surprisingly carefree and hopeful.
Beginning with a simple acoustic guitar riff, ‘Losing Streak’ gradually fills its surroundings with percussion, electric guitar, bass and layered vocal harmonies, blossoming into bright, bouncy indie-pop. Loveland’s crisp, wistful vocal carries just enough playfulness to keep things light, while a seriously catchy chorus and some lovely chord changes add to the song’s easy charm. There’s even a little ’90s alt-rock spirit running through it, recalling Letters To Cleo at their breeziest.
Filmed around Hoboken, New Jersey, the DIY video perfectly captures that same sense of freedom. Loveland wanders through sun-soaked streets carrying flowers, dances through tunnels and sneaks onto a local football field, with grainy VHS-style footage adding to its nostalgic charm. Made with her twin sister while she was on maternity leave, it feels spontaneous, scrappy and wonderfully carefree — two sisters briefly throwing responsibility aside and having fun with whatever the day brings.
